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Abhishek Singh· 2023

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Discuss the significance of Lion & Bull figure in Indian mythology, art & architecture.

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Introduction

Lion & Bull figure in Indian History represent rich cultural heritage

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Main Body

Lion & Bull figure in Indian History represent rich cultural heritage

Significance of Lion:

(A) In Mythology

(1) Comparison of Goddess Durga
2Narasimha represents Vishnu in Half-man and half-Lion form
3King of Animals representing strength.
4Moral stories in Panchatantra of Vishnu sharing suffaced through Lion.
5Buddha's teaching also symbolised by Lion. eg: Tataka tales

B) Art and Architecture

1Lion capital at Rampuaing (Bihar) - Now kept at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
2Art and Architecture:
2Sarnath pillar of Ashoka: Lion Capital is adopted as National emblem of India => placed over new parliament building.
3Sun temple Konarak: Intricate Carvings of Lion on temple walls enhance its beauty.

Significance of Bull:

(A) In Mythology

2Companion of Lord Shiva representing strength & valor, dexterity.
4Worshipped for Agricultural prosperity
9Lord krishna story as Cow & Bull herder.

B) In Art & Architecture:

11Lion Capital at Rampuaing (Bihar) - Now kept at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
12Kaliyangan Bull from Indus Valley civilization shows importance of Animals during IVC.
13Temples: Nandi Bull outside Thanjaore temple in Tamil Nadu.

Ultimately Lion & Bull figure signify the importance of Nature worship, Animal welfare which have been prevalent in Indian cultural Since ages.

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Conclusion

Ultimately Lion & Bull figure signify the importance of Nature worship, Animal welfare which have been prevalent in Indian cultural Since ages.

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  • Well-structured answer with clear distinction between mythology and architecture
  • Good examples from various periods
  • Connected to current national symbolism (parliament emblem)

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Abhishek Singh

2023

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Topic

Salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times

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Significance of symbolic figures in Indian art

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Discuss the significance of the lion and bull figures in Indian mythology, art and architecture.

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